Summary:
As you embark on your graduate business education at the Katz School, you bring with you a set of academic, professional, and social experiences, as well as a vision for your future. The expectation you have coming to an MBA program is that you will undergo a transformation, that you will build an academic foundation that will provide you with the knowledge and tools to approach business in a different manner that before. You will have experiences that will shape your mind and approach to problem solving, strengthen your ability to analyze complex business issues, lead people, drive for results and work as an effective team member. This transformation begins with an assessment of you.

Strong and effective career development and leadership is built on sound "knowledge of thyself". Right from the start of your MBA program you will have the opportunity to take a self inventory with assessment tools such as CareerLeader, 360 competency assessment, and the development of your customized career plan. A career counselor will help you interpret and utilize the results of these assessment tools, ultimately leading you to develop clearer perceptions of yourself and your career goals.

Building on this self knowledge and intended career focus, our MBA students can choose from a rich toolbox of: professional development workshops, project courses, case competitions, leadership training, and extracurricular activities, as well as assistance from staff and faculty. We want to ensure that you successfully reach your career goals, and in order to do so we are ready to help you along the path youíve determined and that you own.

Contact Information:
Kelly R. Wilson, Assistant Dean and Director - MBA Admissions
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MBA Degree Programs:
One-Year MBA
Two-Year MBA
MBA/Juris Doctorate (JD) Dual-Degree Program
MBA/Master of Science in Management of Information Systems (MS-MIS) Dual-Degree Program
MBA/Master of Science in Engineering (MS-Engineering) Dual-Degree Program
MBA/Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) Dual-Degree Program
MBA/Master of International Development (MID) Dual-Degree Program
BA/Master of International Business (MIB) Dual-Degree Program

Accreditation(s):
AACSB International

Admission Requirements:
Please follow this link for specific admissions requirements for each program:

Tuition:
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Description of Learning Environment for Students:
Experience-Based Learning and the Katz MBA Transformation Framework are clear differentiators of the Katz MBA program.

Experience-Based Learning (EBL) is an important component of the Katz Full-Time MBA Programs - in fact, itís integrated across the curriculum through simulations, case competitions, Project Courses (which focus a cross disciplinary student team on a corporate partnerís current organizational project), independent studies, and consulting opportunities with IEE.

Research shows EBL is a powerful learning tool because it enables student to apply the theories and knowledge they discuss in the classroom to real-world situations. This approach produces the equivalent of a ìpractice fieldî where you can drill and develop your skills.

Faculty:
Our faculty and staff guide you through a transformation framework (see chart here). As you embark on your graduate business education, you bring with you a set of academic, professional, and social experiences, as well as a vision for your future. The expectation you have coming to an MBA program is that you will undergo a transformation, that you will build an academic foundation that will provide you with the knowledge and tools to approach business in a different manner than before. You will have experiences that will shape your mind and approach to problem solving, strengthen your ability to analyze complex business issues, lead people, drive for results and work as an effective team member. This transformation begins with an assessment of you. From admissions to MBA Programs to faculty and Career Services, we are here to support you throughout your MBA ìtransformationî and your career.

Accomplishments/Recognition:
Financial Times of London ranks Katz One-Year MBA Program number one in the United States (24th in the world) for value for money.

Military:
Scholarship Information
When you are admitted to the Full-time MBA program, you will automatically be considered for the Katz Military Scholarship. Multiple awards are available each year. Submit your application no later than May 30, 2008 to qualify.

Ethics and Leadership Assistantship Information
David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership Assistantship - Military candidates are eligible for an assistantship with the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh.

The Katz School enrolls 2-5 military candidates a year in the MBA program. Here are some services that are available to military candidates:

• Did you know that DANTES [Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support] reimburses the cost of taking the GMAT^® exam for active U.S. military personnel? Learn more here.
• If you choose to take a GMAT preparatory course, the Katz School will reimburse you for the cost of the course once you matriculate into one of our MBA programs.
• Katz will waive its application fee for active U.S. military personnel.
• Once you've accepted our offer of admission, you are welcome to use CareerLeader, an online self-assessment program to that uses a combination of your interests, abilities, and values to identify the career paths most likely to lead to your success and satisfaction.
• One-on-one consultations with an admissions representative to ease the transition from the military to graduate school and to advice you on the path that is right for you based on your career objectives. Contact Erin Vuono at 412-648-1508 to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Katz admissions representative.